Review of Mutual Recognition Schemes
Issues paper
This issues paper was released on 12 June 2008 and is intended to assist in the preparation of submissions to the 2008 review of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA). It outlines a range of issues about which the Commission is seeking information. Also see:
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CONTENTS
Terms of Reference
1 How to use this paper
2 What is the study about?
3 Rationale for mutual recognition
4 Coverage
Permanent exemptions
Temporary exemptions
Special exemptions
Exceptions and exclusions
5 Occupations
Interpretation of equivalence
Conditions and prerequisites
Jurisdiction shopping and hopping
Ministerial declarations - the future for mutual recognition?
Shift to national licensing
6 Awareness, expertise and governance
7 Overseas models of mutual recognition
8 Bilateral engagement with third countries
References
A. How to make a submission
Printed copies
Printed copies of the issues paper are available from Carole Gardner, phone (03) 9653 2194.